Author's Notes: I received such lovely reviews from the readers! Thank you! It sure keeps my creative juices flowing. nyaha! XD .
Chapter Five
Storey Five Lobbyat the Zala Mansion.
The pitch black lobby carried a haunting crypt-like ambience. So quiet the silence hurts your ears.
The only source of light emitted from the small LCD screen display at the lift, which casted an ere red glow on the olive persian carpet.
Windows were properly shut and sealed to block away any sunlight from intruding the lobby of darkness. Exit signs, air conditioners, including the subtle tread-lightings embedded in the hallways altogether were switched off.
All was a nightmare silence except for the heavy breaths of several anonymous. Eight ofthem hidden in different locations of the lobby. Behind a couch, behind a potted plant, beside a rubbish bin or underneath a carpet.
Each held a different item in hand, while anxiously awaiting for their commander to give a signal before taking action.
The two commanding personals stood riveted to the floor. Each taking position at the sides of the lift.
"Everyone in your places now... Not a sound to be heard," the commander whispered as soft as a mouse. He restricted himself from voicing too loud to 'awaken the evil spirits of the dark'.
His dark brown orbs were glued to the small LCD screen beside the lift, feeling the familiar tingle of adrenaline as the numbers displayed on the screen changed.
His hands fidgeted under the weight of a one and a half kilogram of bakery, very much afraid that his hands would fail on him, and drop the bakery.
He made a thumbs up at his second commander.
Her ever pastel-blue eyes reflected the red glow of the LCD screen, adding on to his trepidation.
He shifted his glance to the lighter she carried in her right hand. There it held still, like a dagger hungry to be coated with blood.
He was knocked out of his imagination when the second commander gently smiled and made a thumbs up in response.
Afterwards, hemade a final check around the lobby, ensuring all is well, like an army preparing to charge at their enemy.
The hidden eight stretched out thumbs up gestures in signifance that they were ready. He felt more relieved.
The commander made a mental pat on his back as a nervous smile crept up on his face. He looked back at the LCD screen.
G1 Ground floor...
1 First floor...
2 Second floor...
3 Third floor...
4 Fourth floor...
The commander gulped a big volume of saliva down his dry throat. His heartbeat was pounding at so fast that it was almost atit's limit.
His hands quivered with the item he carried as excitement overwhelmed him. He could feel the bile rising up his throat.
5 Fifth floor
"TING!" the plate, number five, situated on top of the lift immediately lit up in a mystic pale green.
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
Everyone mentally countdown to the opening of the lift doors.
The person controlling the light switches was feeling so presurrized as if everyone depended on him to save the Earth.
One...
Take it away!
The silver metallic doors of the elevator opened with a hiss.Bright orangeradiated from the lift, sending its rays playing with the intricate patterns of the lobbycarpet.
There inside the lift stood a lonesome looking blue-headed coordinator. His head hunglow and posture slouched.
His skin winced against the sudden change of temperature. However his senses revived with a new ominous sensation which tickled him when the lift doors gave way to a grave black environment. It resembled a blackhole in space.
It's still day time. How can it be so dark in here? he thought as he vigilantly keep watch of his surroundings.
He tread into the black crypt-like lobby, his right handpositioned beside his pocket, ready to haul it out to shoot if any attempt to attack was made on him. His moment of vigilance was suddenly intruded by the glaring impact on his eyes.
At aheart-stopping suddeness, the lights went on, sending the young coordinator sheltering his eyes. He was caught. Like a criminal who tried to escape, however failed. Lights of helicopters and police cars flashed at the panic criminal, whom to no avail failed to escape.
Athrun was caught in a myriad of light rays.
Indeed a perfect timing to take the real action.
Kira signalled a simple gesture to his comrats to enter phase one of the mission.
Kira,commander of the A.Z.(Athrun Zala) mission, seized the opportunity and brought the cake towards Lacus, his second commander,who lit up the only candle on the cake with much agility and dexterity. Together, they held the cake directly in front of their victim, who was still in the midst of recovering from his battle of light 'attack'.
At the same time, the eight servants jumped out from their hiding places and made a thundering noise which consisted of party poppers, whistles, and small trumpets. Various sounds mingled in the environment. Thelobby was filled with noise pollution, however it was a noise of joyful sounds for it was a joyous occasion.
Athrun rubbed his eyes and struggled to open an eye. The burning smell of the candle raised his attentiveness, causing his eyes to burst open in alarm. In the background, he noticed, hung a big colourful banner which read, "Happy 24th Birthday Chum!"
His spirits immediately lifted, like a child being presented with a candy by his parent.
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Kira made another signal to enter phase two.
Altogether in unison, everyone in the room, except for the surprised head, clapped and sang their hearts out the 'Happy Birthday Song' dedicated to their young master. It was like music to Athrun's ears as he clapped along to the tune.
At the last sentence of the song "Happy Birthday toooooooooo YOUUUUUUUUUUU!" Kira quickly nudged his pink-head companion.
Athrun was so indulged in happiness that he was unaware of his impending 'doom'.
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Phase three aka Grand Finale
Athrun screamed his lungs out upon receiving the unexpected squishy impact.
"KIRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
The previously hidden photographer fortunately captured this adorable scene.
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Author's Notes: Well well well. Fortunately it's a weekend and I decided to do a quick chapter as well tried my very best to make it exciting. However it doesn't sound exciting to me. Hmm.. I really do wonder what are you opinions so please review!